Some enclosures I've made

[trailblazin02]

Along with various deli cups and condiment cups and AMAC cubes from Hobby Lobby that I don't have pictures of right now

 

[HungryGhost]

Nice arboreal set up. How was it drilling the holes in the plexi? I'm afraid of breaking it.

 

[trailblazin02]

Its a piece of cake. I used a klein step drill bit. It helps I make cutting tools for a job also

 

[HungryGhost]

Its a piece of cake. I used a klein step drill bit. It helps I make cutting tools for a job also

If I had more uses for one of those bits I'd get one, they're too pricey for me just to make T enclosures.

 

[trailblazin02]

Lol yea that's no joke. We actually make them
And I run them. So sometimes a scrap one might make it home lol

 

[Spidro]

Nice arboreal set up. How was it drilling the holes in the plexi? I'm afraid of breaking it.

Agreed, very nice aborreal setups. Enjoy seeing others do-it urself enclosures as i do the same. As far as drilling in plexi, i did 142 holes in the last enclosure i made just used a carbide-tip wood bit, didnt have any problems. Although yes, itd be much nicer to have the "proper" bit lol.

 

[trailblazin02]

Agreed, very nice aborreal setups. Enjoy seeing others do-it urself enclosures as i do the same. As far as drilling in plexi, i did 142 holes in the last enclosure i made just used a carbide-tip wood bit, didnt have any problems. Although yes, itd be much nicer to have the "proper" bit lol.

They do make special plastic bits that are way over priced but do work great. I've used regular drill Bits in a press with no problems in plexi or even the amac boxes.
Half the fun is making the enclosure I think. Try and make each one unique

 

[Spidro]

Definetly, i love the plastic hindge doors, what do u use to adhear them? Ive also had trouble finding any around did u order those ones? First one is very cool, whole setup looks quite unique.

 

[trailblazin02]

I had to order the hinges. I got them from tap plastics online and use there acrylic cement. It makes a super strong permanent bond. I don't remember which one it was off hand. They have diff formulas. Some are thick and others thin depending on the application

Definetly, i love the plastic hindge doors, what do u use to adhear them? Ive also had trouble finding any around did u order those ones? First one is very cool, whole setup looks quite unique.

 

[Christell Erasmus]

That looks really great. It is so unique. Awesome job decorating it as well. I am sure your tarantulas are very happy!

 

[trailblazin02]

Yea its crazy how much time and effort goes into building custom enclosures. But that's half the fun!